HP Officejet 5255 Setup

HP Officejet 5255 Setup

HP Officejet 5255 Printer Setup

HP OfficeJet 5255 setup printer is a multifunctional printer that can print, copy, scan, and fax. It comes with a modern touchscreen control panel, Auto Document Feeder(ADF), and mobile printing. Follow the below-mentioned steps to perform the quick setup for HP OfficeJet 5255 printer.

  • Take out the printer from the package or box and keep all the necessary materials safe for future use.
  • Remove all the protective tapes and pull the paper input tray to load the A4 or U.S papers.
  • Load the ink cartridges as guided in the manual after removing the protective tapes.
  • Connect the power cord to the wall outlet and power up the printer.
  • Input the basic printer settings using the control panel.
  • Download and install the product software on your device.
  • For Windows, download the driver software to access the HP OfficeJet 5255 setup printer.
  • To access the HP printer from other devices, use the HP Smart App.
  • After the HP Officejet 5255 driver or HP Smart app installation, perform a test print to verify the printer functions.
Install HP Officejet 5255

HP Officejet 5255 Driver

The HP OfficeJet 5255 Driver is responsible for the communication between the printer and the driver. It acts as a bridge between the devices by transferring the command from the computer to a printer. The driver software is only available for Windows operating systems, and for the rest of the systems, use HP Smart App to access the printer functions. The HP Smart app is also available for Windows 10 operating system on the Hp official site.

HP Officejet 5255 Driver Download

You can download the driver software for the HP OfficeJet 5255 setup printer by merely clicking the Driver Download button or from the official site. The HP Officejet 5255 driver is only available for Windows operating systems. Before downloading the driver, choose the correct product name and OS from the pull-down menu. HP offers an Email Link option to share the download link via email. Using this option, you can share the download link to any email recipients. 

Driver Download

HP Officejet 5255 Manual

The HP OfficeJet 5255 Manual consists of information regarding the printer functions and setup procedures. It is provided along with the printer package as a booklet during the first time printer purchase. If you wish to download the HP printer manual, click on the Manual Download button available on this screen or download it from the manufacturer's site. Before downloading the manual, choose the language from the drop-down menu. The manual is available in the PDF file format for downloading purposes.

Manual Download

How to Install HP Officejet 5255

  • First, complete the physical setup for your HP printer and ensure that the connections are in appropriate condition to install HP officejet 5255.
  • You are advised to uninstall the product software for the same model if it is installed previously on your computer.
  • Before performing the driver setup, navigate to the control panel and select the Devices and Printers option to choose the printer icon for uninstallation.
  • Make sure to disconnect the connection between the printer and the computer before installing the HP Officejet 5255 driver software.
  • Download and install HP Easy Smart or the printer driver software of your wish.
  • Run the setup and choose a connection type among Wired, Wireless, and USB connection.
  • Continue with the HP OfficeJet 5255 setup wizard and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the install HP Officejet 5255.
HP Officejet 5255 wireless setup

HP Officejet 5255 Wireless Setup

  • First, turn on the printer and computer, and connect them to the same wireless network.
  • Check whether the hardware connections and printer setup are correct.
  • Open the downloaded driver software and accept the software license agreement after reading it thoroughly.
  • Select the Manual setup option and click Next for HP Officejet 5255 wireless setup.
  • Select the Wireless-Make a wireless connection to the device checkbox and select the printer name from the displayed list.
  • Click on the Yes button to turn on the device sharing and wait until the network device installation gets completed.
  • After the HP Officejet 5255 driver connects to the HP Web Services, configure the fax settings based on your wish.
  • Click on the Continue button after the Alignment finished message displayed on the screen for HP Officejet 5255 wireless setup.
  • Now, the HP OfficeJet 5255 setup Complete message will be displayed to ensure that the wireless setup is completed successfully.

How to Connect HP Officejet 5255 to Computer

Carry out these steps to connect the HP OfficeJet 5255 setup printer to the computer

  • Power up the printer first and perform the basic printer settings.
  • Open the computer and connect it to the local wireless network to Connect HP Officejet 5255 to Computer.
  • Connect the printer to the same wireless network and place the Wi-Fi router near the printer device to avoid the network traffic.
  • Configure the Wireless Setup Wizard using the printer control panel.
  • Navigate to your computer and download the HP Smart App for your computer.
  • Install the HP Smart App and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Now, the printer is connected to the computer, and the printer functions can be accessed remotely from your computer over the network.

HP Officejet 5255 Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting method involves problem identification and rectification. For HP printers, few common troubleshooting issues are printer offline, printer job stuck in a queue, printer setup issues, scan issues, and wireless printer issues. You can refer to the manual or user guide to resolve the HP Officejet 5255 troubleshooting.

Officejet 5255 Paper Tray

If you receive the ‘close the tray’ message on your touchscreen even though the tray is closed, try resolving the issue with the appropriate troubleshooting steps. In most of the cases, it is due to the old firmware on your HP printer. Therefore, update the firmware and utilities for the HP printer on your device. Also, check the output tray and reset the manual setup. If the HP Officejet 5255 troubleshooting problem persists, contact our technical experts to resolve the printer issues.

HP Officejet 5255 Paper Jam

If the printer stops feeding paper or any paper gets stuck in the paper input tray, the 'Paper Jam' error will be displayed on the touchscreen panel.

Carry out these steps to resolve the paper jam error:

  • Tap the OK button to clear the paper jam error automatically.
  • If the error persists, push the output tray back to its original position and open the input tray to clear the jammed papers.
  • Remove the jammed paper gently without touching the internal parts of the printer to solve HP Officejet 5255 Paper Jam. 
  • Also, find the papers inside the output tray and toner rollers.
  • Make sure to power off and disconnect the power cable before opening the output tray.
  • Pull out the output tray and extend the tray extender.
  • Power up the printer again after reconnecting the power cord to solve HP Officejet 5255 Paper Jam.
  • Check whether the carriages move freely without any hindrance and try a test print.
  • If the problem persists, use the automated tool to clean the ink smears.
  • Also, clean the HP OfficeJet 5255 setup printer paper feed rollers and look for paper bits accumulated on the feed rollers.
  • If the HP Officejet 5255 troubleshooting problem continues, perform a hard reset on your printer and reconfigure the printer settings.

HP Officejet 5255 Error Code

  • Error codes are used to notify specific issues. Some error code used in the HP printers are in alphanumeric, like 0xd8077900, 0xc19a9995, 0xc19a0003, etc., 
  • The HP Officejet 5255 error code 0xc19a0003 means that the printhead is missing and not detected.
  • If your HP printer displays any error codes, you are advised to power off and unplug the power cord of your printer first. 
  • Restart your printer after sixty seconds with proper connections. 
  • Make sure to plug the printer directly into a wall outlet to resolve the HP Officejet 5255 troubleshooting connection issues.
  • Identify the cause of the HP Officejet 5255 error code error code displayed on the printer panel and perform appropriate steps to resolve it.
  • If the problem persists, perform a hard reset and reconfigure the HP OfficeJet 5255 setup printer settings.